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AO03 BYH

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,590 mi
Last recorded88,590 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BYH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 88,590 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,182 miles

front exhaust hanger broken but system adequetly supported

Fail 5 Feb 2018 80,180 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front exhaust hanger broken but system adequetly supported

Pass 10 May 2017 79,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,566 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 72,220 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,264 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking.

Pass 9 May 2013 65,258 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 60,320 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 55,863 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,385 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,304 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,520 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 17,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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AO03 BYH is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2003 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 BYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO03 BYH registered?

AO03 BYH is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is AO03 BYH safe to buy?

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